NOVEL WEB
Chapter 8
He Xingyi had a habit of speaking with an air of commanding authority. After finishing her words, she noticed that Jiang Yan's expression still didn't look good. It seemed that Jiang Yan didn't react much, probably because she wasn't feeling well. Xingyi's temper flared up, and she furrowed her brow, asking, "Did you hear me?"
Jiang Yan's eyes were still red, and she nodded quickly after being scolded.
"Then let's do it this way, alright?" Xingyi asked. She really wanted to discuss it with Jiang Yan, but her words always sounded like threats.
Rubbing her eyes, Jiang Yan shook her head. For some reason, tears welled up in her eyes again.
Xingyi was satisfied but didn't pretend to care about her or ask if she was feeling uncomfortable. She directly sat beside Jiang Yan and took out her phone to contact someone she knew, whispering a reminder to bring a good camera.
After Jiang Yan participated in the planning of this conspiracy, she wiped away her tears and continued eating cranberry mochi.
Not long after, Xingyi suddenly nudged her with her elbow, gesturing for Jiang Yan to take the orange juice in her hand.
"Pretend to give it to Jiang Xian and spill it on her," she said, pointing her chin towards Jiang Xian in the center of the hall.
Jiang Yan finally remembered to act as the malicious supporting female character. She looked at Xingyi with distrust in her eyes.
Xingyi felt that she had finally returned to normal and softened her tone a bit. "Don't worry. Everything is arranged. When the time comes, just deny it. She won't be able to do anything to you."
As if believing her words, Jiang Yan took the orange juice from her and confidently walked toward Jiang Xian.
Xingyi stared at her retreating figure, a fleeting sense of satisfaction flickering in her eyes. Go ahead, soon your Jiang family will become a stain. What cooperation? When she has her parents protecting her, she'll just pretend to be pitiful and shift all the blame onto Jiang Yan. There won't be anyone bothering her again.
That's what she was thinking, so she didn't notice that Jiang Yan casually placed the orange juice on a passing table. The system already knew that this plan wouldn't succeed. It was just a plot to slap the malicious supporting female character in the face. The system was more concerned about when to release the video of the two of them plotting against Jiang Xian.
Just as everyone's attention was captured by the suddenly dimming screen displaying the Jiang family portrait, Jiang Xian saw Jiang Yan walking towards her from afar. She looked at Jiang Yan with a strange expression on her face, her eyes still red.
Furrowing her brows, she extended her hands, gesturing for Jiang Yan to come closer. When Jiang Yan approached, Jiang Xian noticed a hint of grievance on the young girl's face. Anger surged within her, but she struggled to restrain herself as she lowered her head and asked Jiang Yan, "What's wrong?"
"Sister..." Jiang Yan whispered. Seeing the usually arrogant little princess like this, Jiang Xian's heart ached.
Xingyi had just frowned, sensing that Jiang Yan's behavior was off, but the attention of everyone was immediately drawn to the screen. The footage appeared to be taken in an extremely secretive location, featuring an arrogant and domineering wealthy girl and Jiang Xian, the second miss of the Jiang family, whom they had just seen at the banquet.
The wealthy young woman's tone was impatient as she spoke, "Did you read what I told you? What do you think? Let's join forces and ruin her, make her fall from grace..."
Meanwhile, the second Miss Jiang from the Jiang family remained silent with red eyes, seemingly pushed to the limit. Tears continued to stream down her beautiful eyes.
The wealthy young woman's words became increasingly lawless: "I'll find someone for you. When the time comes, you spill the juice on her, and she'll have to go to the fitting room to change clothes. I'll have my people waiting inside, and once she enters..."
As the meaning behind the conversation became clear, the banquet hall erupted in commotion. The Jiang family had invited prominent figures, including influential families who were not afraid to speak the truth.
A straightforward-tempered lady coldly snorted, "This young girl has a truly malicious heart. At such a young age, she's already resorting to such underhanded tactics. It's troubling to think what she'll be capable of when she grows up!"
"That's right, causing such trouble at a banquet. It's truly a disgrace to the family."
"Isn't that the He family? Their young lady, right?"
"I've heard rumors that the He family spoils their children to the extreme. I didn't believe it before, but now I see it's not an exaggeration at all!"
"Oh my! My poor darling! How could you be subjected to such injustice!" Jiang's mother looked at the video where Jiang Yan dared not utter a word, and she couldn't help but despise the He family's young lady. Her precious child, who they couldn't even scold at home, had been bullied to the point of tears! She felt immense pain and instinctively pulled Jiang Yan into her embrace.
Jiang's father grew furious and angrily berated the head of the He family, "He Ziyu, how dare you bully my daughter! Your family better be prepared..."
Jiang Xian's fingertips dug into the palm of her hand. He Xingyi! How dare she torment her sister!
Suddenly, her frustration subsided, replaced by remorse. It was all because of her that He Xingyi targeted Jiang Yan!
Most infuriated of all was Jiang Zhi. With Jiang's mother holding Jiang Yan, he squatted directly in front of her, his tone fierce and cold, "Is this how you allow yourself to be bullied?! What happened to your abilities at home? How can you let others bully you outside?!"
Jiang's mother, fearing his anger, stepped back with Jiang Yan in tow.
Unexpectedly, this action only provoked Jiang Zhi. Tears suddenly welled up in his eyes, which were usually gentle and caring, as he persisted in his questioning, "Did she hit you? Did she lay a hand on you? Are you hurt?"
Jiang's mother's attention was immediately captured by this, and she didn't even have time to attend to her son's tears as she wanted to lift Jiang Yan's dress and check.
Jiang Zhi stopped her and lifted Jiang Yan into his arms, saying to Jiang's mother, "I'll take her downstairs to have a look. Mom and Dad, you take care of things here."
"Call a doctor if there are injuries!" Jiang's mother wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes and began to clean up the aftermath, determined to severely deal with that girl!
Since the release of the video, He Xingyi's face had turned pale. She tried to console herself, thinking that she hadn't succeeded, so they couldn't do anything to her. After all, her father was there, and he would surely protect her.
However, the criticisms from everyone came crashing down like waves. Hidden behind the sofa, she faintly sensed that something was amiss. Why did they all think it was solely her fault? Clearly, Jiang Yan was also involved!
However, before she could react, Jiang's father had already sent people to capture several strong men who were hidden in the dressing room. They were thrown into the hall along with the camera and sedatives.
Witnessing this scene, everyone was filled with fear and astonishment. Jiang's father, without giving anyone face, immediately called the police.